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Paid Internship with Queens College Marketing Department

Paid Marketing Intern
The Queens College Marketing Department is looking for an ambitious and resourceful individual who wants to build a career in communications, design or related fields. We offer a flexible schedule, hands-on training and support, and the opportunity to experience the non-profit marketing industry from the inside—all while helping students earn a high-quality, low-cost education. The successful candidate will be enrolled in a major university or college; studying marketing, communications, journalism, English, media and film, computer science, graphic design or a related field; preference will be given to students who will earn course credit for their work during the internship.
Reports to: The Marketing-Digital design intern will report to the senior digital designer.
Responsibilities: The Marketing-Digital design intern will be responsible for assisting the senior digital designer and the Marketing Department in the development and implementation of marketing and public relations campaigns, including but not limited to graphic design for advertising, social media content, email and web pages.
Responsibilities will be determined by the candidate’s skills and cater to their areas of interest, and may include:
Assisting with the development of original content for various social media channels
Producing creative photography and video to highlight individuals, initiatives and the campus

  • Creating HTML/CSS newsletters
  • Creating vector graphics for digital signage, ads, webpages and social media
  • Supporting the Marketing team and the Office of Communications and Marketing in daily administrative tasks Qualifications:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Must pay attention to detail, have excellent organization skills, and the ability to prioritize projects
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms
  • Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Familiarity with web content  managementsystems; WordPress and Sharepoint
    Preferred Familiarity with such CRM tools as Constant Contact and Mailchimp

 
How to apply: To apply, please submit your resume and no more than two creative samples of work. This may include a writing sample, a portfolio of photography or graphic design, social media page for which you have created content, a sizzle reel and/or any creative sample relevant to the internshi
Send documents and/or links in one email with subject line “Marketing Internship” to Lillian Zepeda, Manager of Marketing, at Lillian.zepeda@qc.cuny.edu 
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Portfolio Review with Advertising Agencies–Free Registration


Looking to get hired? Looking to network? 30 companies are hoping to meet with you!
Where Are All The Black People? — The One Club for Creativity‘s annual diversity conference and career fair — is exactly five weeks away, and we couldn’t be more excited! And if you’ve been thinking about making new industry connections in this ever-evolving world of advertising, we definitely want you sharing in on that excitement!
This past year has seen a lot of industry changes — think about how many agencies let people work from home before COVID? The uncertainty of 2020 has made way for the opportunities of 2021, especially for people of color and their allies, and so many companies are making room for those opportunities.
“‘All of the agencies at WAATBP are there to find new, diverse voices for our industry — take them up on it.”
— Noel Cottrell, CCO, VMLY&R, Kansas City

See all of those logos at the bottom of this email? These represent the many companies that will be sitting down with you to discuss your work during our Portfolio Reviews, as well as hosting virtual Recruiting Booths that will allow you to network with their team and learn what they’re all about.
Add these to a series of amazing workshops, panel discussions, and keynotes — all of it virtual so you can participate from anywhere in the world — and you’ll know why WAATBP is not to be missed! Register for free today and see you September 29 and 30!

WHERE ARE ALL THE BLACK PEOPLE?
SEPTEMBER 29–30

 
REGISTER FOR FREE

Human Rights Education and Arts Paid Internship Program

ARTE is currently seeking a group of committed and passionate interns for the upcoming semester, September 8, 2021 through December 17, 2021 (14 weeks).

Application deadline: Sunday, August 15, 2021 at 11:59 pm ET

ARTE is a grassroots, NYC-based non-profit organization dedicated to amplifying youth voices for human rights change using the visual arts, and I am reaching out regarding ARTE’S fall 2021 internship opportunity.
Recognizing that unpaid internships perpetuate oppression, particularly classism, and that not all people can afford to work for free, we are hosting a paid, fall internship program. Through this program, interns will help support the organizing efforts of young activists in the fight for equity and justice.
We are looking for folks interested in working at the intersection of human rights, the visual arts, and youth development, and we encourage young people of color (18-25) to apply. The program application deadline is Sunday, August 15 at 11:59 pm ET.
Please contact info@artejustice.org with any questions or concerns.

New Prefix for Design Courses!

Design courses now have their own prefix! Design courses previously listed as ARTS are now listed as DESN,
This change has caused some issues with Degreeworks for students pursuing a Design major. We are working with the Registrar to resolve this issue. Please be patient, and rest assured that this issue will not interfere with your ability to graduate. Degreeworks is a tool for students, and sadly often confusing. Your entire transcript is reviewed when petitioning for graduation.
Please direct questions or concerns to support@qcdesign.freshdesk.com
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Freelance Website Design and Graphic Design Opportunity

The Urban Fellows Alumni Association (UFAA) Is Seeking A Website Designer and A Graphic Designer

 

All interested applicants should review contract details and instructions via the linked Scope of Work documents below. 

The Urban Fellows Alumni Association (UFAA) is seeking a website designer to lead the development of the UFAA website and a graphic designer to lead the development of a new association logo. UFAA is looking for a website designer that will be able to organize and implement functionality improvements for the UFAA website (https://nycufaa.org/) and a graphic designer with the vision and skills to lead the UFAA logo redesign process. As a volunteer-run non-profit alumni association, we are seeking individuals willing to provide their services at a cost that aligns with the nature and spirit of our organization and will review applications via a competitive review process.
Interested applicants should review the Scope of Work documents linked below and submit their application to Matthew LoCastro by August 23rd to matthewlocastroufaa@gmail.com.
Please feel free to share this opportunity throughout your personal networks. All applicants are welcome to apply.
Graphic Design Scope of Work:
https://mcusercontent.com/705b2f2c4f8fc8926c523465b/files/a082a8fa-1f65-226c-3ff6-613dd8b9162a/Graphic_Design_Scope_of_Work.04.pdf
Website Design Scope of Work:
https://mcusercontent.com/705b2f2c4f8fc8926c523465b/files/c65bf314-7fb3-65a9-2faf-c6d039e4b43d/Website_Design_Scope_of_Work.04.pdf
We look forward to hearing from all interested applicants!
Sincerely,
Urban Fellows Alumni Association Board

New Class: TYPE 3

New Class Type 3
Are you looking for an opportunity to create unique work for your portfolio? Type 3 is advanced-level course that builds upon the foundations covered in Typography 1 & 2. We’ll be engaging in ways of thinking and ways of working and talking about what makes typography tick. Students will engage in exploratory workshops and typographic exercises to reinforce professional-level skills necessary for the working world. This course culminates in producing an in-depth project that utilizes conceptual thinking skills and a refined understanding of typography. This studio course is perfect for those who want to have fun with typography, are curious, and seeking to find their typographic voice.
ARTS370 (46008)
Instructor: Amy Fortunato
TH 2:00 PM – 5:50 PM

The Internship Program at Company Ventures, now in its 7th year, is currently recruiting interns exclusively from CUNY schools for their Summer 2021 cohort. This paid internship program, which includes professional development, networking and mentoring, has been conducted remotely since Summer 2020, and will be remote again this year. Company Ventures, home to Grand Central Tech and the Urban Tech Hub, is a technology and innovation community in the heart of midtown. Over 170 top-tier startups are part of their community. Interested undergraduate students should be poised for success in a fast-paced startup, working on small teams where demands can change daily. Interns are hired full-time for eight weeks to work in various disciplines:
Graphic Design
Operations
Software Engineering
Data Science and Analytics
UX/UI Design
Marketing and Social Media; and
Finance
Students are invited to attend an online information session about this paid, remote summer internship opportunity on March 12, from 1 to 2 pm ET, to learn more about the program. Students should RSVP for the session here: https://forms.gle/AimKo9zdNj49wtkh9.
Applications are due March 19th, and are now open at the following link: https://forms.gle/C4zc5EemD9cLD5gw5.
Best regards,
CUNY Career Success Initiatives

Design Mentorship, Spring 2021


Hi friends! I’m hosting an online design mentorship from March 2021 to May 2021.
I will be selecting 2-3 designers to work with!
Mentorship Includes:
-Portfolio reviews
-Resume reviews
-Providing feedback on a project that you’re currently working on or would like to begin working on
-Advice from my experience working as a designer: Working in-house v. freelance, how to write a contract, project planning, etc.
– Around 2 meetings a month, 5-6 meetings total

*APPLICATIONS OPEN TO THOSE IN THE NYC METRO AREA*
People who come from these backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply!
– Minority status (e.g. BIPOC, LGBTQ+)
– Those who identify with being economically disadvantaged
– Juniors/ Seniors, or recent grads/ people currently applying to jobs
PLEASE include “DESIGN MENTORSHIP” in your subject heading.
Email applications to mentorship@neighbors-studio.com
Application closes 12:00am midnight, March 1st.
Mentorship period is March 17, 2021 to May 26, 2021.

Application:
1) Full Name / preferred pronouns
2) Submit your resume/ portfolio
Please answer the following in 500 words or less:
1) Why are you interested in this mentorship?
2)How would you like to see your work and yourself develop over the course of this mentorship?
*OPTIONAL*
3) Do you have a project that you’d like to work on or are currently working on? Please elaborate.

Paid Summer 2021 Internship, Product Design

Applications Due January 25, 2021

Please include a link to your portfolio (with password if needed) and a cover letter answering the prompt below. Applications without a portfolio and cover letter will not be considered.

Tell us about a project that you are most proud of where you solved a user problem. What was the process like? How did you come to the decisions that you made? Use 250 words as a guide for length, but keep in mind the most important goal is to help us understand your approach. 

To Apply and Find Out More Visit

About Product Design Internships

Like our Product Designers, Product Design interns will get to work on projects that have a real, tangible impact on our readers, subscribers and internal teams like the newsroom. In these roles, interns will be embedded on a team of designers, editors, researchers, engineers, and/or product managers and contribute to the work of their assigned teams. You’ll have strong mentorship and support from our Product Design team over the course of 10 weeks, and you’ll come away with a better sense of the practice and craft of Product Design and how it functions in a real world setting.

In the past, we’ve had interns work on projects like:

  • Co-designing a new data-visualization dashboard that translates reader engagement with our homepage into insights for newsroom editors

  • Creating and testing a series of messages that show appreciation for our subscribers to reinforce the idea that The Times is worth paying for

  • Collaborating with a team of game makers, engineers and data analysts to design and test a functional game prototype

  • Designing the dark mode experience of a product

 

As a product design intern, you will:

  • Pair with a designer within their assigned team who will help you get oriented to our collaborative design process and guide you throughout your 10 weeks here.

  • Learn about the importance of doing research to understand our users so that we can identify opportunities to better meet their needs.

  • Help us do research by looking at our competitors, documenting your findings, and sharing your insights with the team.

  • Depending on the project phase, participate in qualitative research by attending user research sessions and contributing insights. With guidance, explore design solutions that respond to those insights.  

  • Have opportunities to present your work to small groups and give and receive feedback.

  • Learn about the importance of understanding business and technical constraints and how these factors might affect or change your designs.

  • Have a chance to iterate on your designs to incorporate feedback.

  • Learn about the process of implementing a design in code, and you’ll apply that knowledge by helping review the implemented experiences to ensure the quality of the design.

  • Learn about working with product managers to design strategically toward business goals.

  • Learn how to work creatively within established design and brand constraints.

 

About You

  • You are passionate about designing compelling user experiences.

  • You’re a rising junior, rising senior or a recent 2020 grad with bootcamp experience relevant to product design.

  • You’re familiar with the UX design process. You know that user research informs solutions.

  • You’re familiar with making interactive digital prototypes. It doesn’t matter if it’s desktop/mobile/apps, but preferably high fidelity (it’s a close simulation to what a user would interact with).

  • You demonstrate strong visual design skills; you know the basics of how to use typography, layout and color in order to communicate clearly and concisely.

  • You can explain the rationale behind your designs.

  • You’re a curious person — you continually seek out additional knowledge and viewpoints.

  • You’re a great communicator — both verbal and written.

  • You have an enthusiasm for The New York Times and its products/experiences.

 

Deadline: January 25th, 2021

Application and Cover Letter Prompt

Please include a link to your portfolio (with password if needed) and a cover letter answering the prompt below. Applications without a portfolio and cover letter will not be considered.

Tell us about a project that you are most proud of where you solved a user problem. What was the process like? How did you come to the decisions that you made? Use 250 words as a guide for length, but keep in mind the most important goal is to help us understand your approach.

 

About Our Summer Internships

  • Our internships are paid.

  • It is 10 weeks long, starting on or around June 1, 2021.

  • Interns work 35 hours per week.

 

Benefits and Perks:

  • Interning at The New York Times is a unique opportunity to work at a historic and innovative global media organization dedicated to enhancing society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news and information.

  • You will be helping to power, distribute and expand what is possible for our award-winning journalism.

  • We run a week-long maker event during the summer, where Design, Product, Project, Marketing and Technology come together. to work on creative, cross-functional projects.

  • We have frequent panel discussions and talks by a wide variety of news makers and industry leaders.

  • NYT interns benefit from competitive pay, great perks and influential networking.

The 2021 SPD-U Student Competition is Now Open! Cash Prizes!!!!


Enter by Monday, March 15th, 2021 at 5:00PM ET!
Check out our new Photography & Illustration categories!
 
OFFICIAL RULES & ENTRY FORM
Download the official CALL FOR ENTRIES with the complete rules and entry form HERE!
DEADLINE
Monday, March 15th, 2021 at 5:00PM ET
SPD must receive all student entries, completed entry forms, and payment receipts by March 15th at 5:00PM ET.
Please upload your entries here: http://bit.ly/SPDentry
Make sure to include your entry form and payment receipt with your submission.
ENTRY FEES
SPD Student Members get their first 3 entries FREE! (Though student members can enter more than that…if you do, any additional entries will cost $10 each.) Please note: Even though they’re free, you must register your 3 free member entries HERE.
If you’re not a member but would like to join, you can purchase your SPD Student Membership and register for your 3 free member entries at the same time HERE.
Otherwise, each entry is $10.
You can pay your entry fees online HERE.
If you’re mailing in payment, please send the completed payment form, a copy of your entry form and cash or a check made payable to “The Society of Publication Designers”.
YOU MUST INCLUDE THE RECEIPT WITH YOUR ENTRY. If we cannot find proof of payment or a valid SPD Student Membership, your entries may be disqualified.
PRIZES
The first, second, and third place winners and runners-up in Design, Photography, and Illustration will be featured online at spd.org. Second and third place winners will also receive a 20-minute portfolio review with a board member.
In addition to being featured online, first place winners will also receive the following:
DESIGN: $1,200 + Summer 2021 Mentorship
PHOTOGRAPHY: $1,200 + Summer 2021 Mentorship
ILLUSTRATION: $1,200 + Summer 2021 Mentorship
Any questions? Email us at mail@spd.org.

Download the Call for Entries here!